August · Norway
Best time to visit Bergen in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bergen in August
Average temperature 14°C, 338 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 338 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Bergen scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 338 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bergen's Bryggen wharves, fish market and funicular sit between seven mountains and the fjords.
August in Bergen — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 338 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bergen in August?
- In August, Bergen averages 14°C, 338 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Bergen?
- August earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bergen in August?
- Expect about 338 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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